Comparing two sleep medicines for children having an MRI
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using one sleep medicine (propofol) alone works as well as using it with another medicine (dexmedetomidine) for children getting an MRI. The goal is to find the safest and most effective way to help kids stay still during the scan.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 1 and 12 years old
- Your child is scheduled for an MRI of the brain, body, or an arm/leg as an outpatient
- Your child is healthy or has a mild to moderate medical condition (ASA I, II, or III)
- Your child does not have a heart condition or irregular heartbeat
- Your child is not taking medicines like digoxin or beta-blockers
- Your child does not have a difficult airway or severe sleep apnea
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